A Shot of Torah: Give Jacob Truth (Micah 7:20)
Levi shares some of the challenges in assessing the conduct of Jacob. Should he be critiqued for his wily ways? Without giving a clear answer,…
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The Parsha Discussion: Vayehi — Holding the Tribe(s) Together
After the great trauma of the sale of Joseph and the family’s reunification in Egypt, I always wonder whether the family of Jacob lived in…
Vayishlach: The Power to Name
The power to name is both human and Divine. In this podcast Rabbi Mike Feuer explores the nature of naming as a path to answering…
Vayetze: Turning Stones into Divine Monuments — Biblical Karma
In this week’s Pardes from Jerusalem podcast, Judy Klitsner examines how Jacob’s past acts of deception are revisited in poignant, ironic and ultimately rehabilitative ways. At…
The Maggid of Melbourne: Unity and Individuality
How do we encourage unity, while recognizing individuality? Levi Cooper refracts this issue through the lens of Jacob’s parting words to his children. The Maggid…
The Maggid of Melbourne: Reacting to Loneliness
Levi considers loneliness and spiritual quests in light of Jacob’s nighttime struggle with a mystery assailant. For more on this theme, listen to Levi talk…
5775: Vayehi — Food, Family and the End of Days
A look at how parshat vayehi (and traditional ordination) deals with life’s most basic issues. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the…
5775 — Vayigash: Tears of Reunion
In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel discusses parshat Vayigash and the emotional reunion of Joseph with his father Jacob. The Torah describes their tearful…
5775 — Toldot: Self-fulfilling Prophecies
In this podcast, Rabbi Zvi Grumet discusses parsha Toldot. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: info@pardes.org.il. Credits…
